Assistant Director of Career Services

Lincoln-Tech; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lincoln Tech in Mahwah, NJ is seeking an Assistant Director of Career Services to lead campus career services operations and drive graduate employment outcomes. You will coach students and graduates while also overseeing a team and coordinating with employers.

You will partner with the Director to manage day-to-day operations, track placement targets, and deliver workshops. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on coaching in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant Career Services experience.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding placement goals.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong communication skills--comfortable presenting to groups and building relationships.
• Operational mindset with strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Experience training and developing staff.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn new technology platforms quickly.
• Results-driven with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Career Services in managing department operations and achieving placement targets.
• Train, develop, and supervise career services support staff.
• Provide one-on-one career coaching and job search assistance to students and graduates.
• Delivery of workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and professional development.
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to create job opportunities.
• Develop a pipeline of qualified job opportunities aligned with graduate skills and training.
• Plan and execute on-campus job fairs, employer presentations, and recruiting events.
• Track graduate employment outcomes and maintain contact until successful placement.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to support student and graduate success.

Skills

Career coaching

Staff supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

We're looking for an Assistant Director of Career Services, at our Mahwah NJ campus, to help lead our career services operations and drive graduate employment outcomes. This role combines hands-on career coaching with operational leadership--you'll work directly with students and graduates while also training and developing our career services team.

You'll partner with the Director of Career Services to oversee day-to-day operations, manage staff, and ensure we're meeting placement goals. This is a role for someone who can balance strategic thinking with execution, and who thrives in an environment where results matter.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Director of Career Services

• Support the Director of Career Services in managing department operations and achieving placement targets
• Train, develop, and supervise career services support staff
• Provide one-on-one career coaching and job search assistance to students and graduates
• Delivery of workshops on resume writing, interviewing, and professional development
• Build and maintain relationships with local employers to create job opportunities
• Develop a pipeline of qualified job opportunities aligned with graduate skills and training
• Plan and execute on-campus job fairs, employer presentations, and recruiting events
• Track graduate employment outcomes and maintain contact until successful placement
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with accreditation standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to support student and graduate success

Requirements of an Assistant Director of Career Services

• 2+ years of relevant Career Services experience
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding placement goals
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong communication skills--comfortable presenting to groups and building relationships
• Operational mindset with strong organizational and project management abilities
• Experience training and developing staff
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn new technology platforms quickly
• Results-driven with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on graduate career outcomes while developing your leadership skills. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your contributions shape both individual success stories and departmental performance.

• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

About Us

For 80 years Lincoln Tech has been one of the nation's leading providers of career training in Healthcare, Automotive/Diesel, Skilled Trades, Information Technology.

Lincoln Tech is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated Action Employer.